Firstronic, an electronic manufacturer based in Grand Rapids, assembles printed circuit boards for the medical, industrial, automotive and LED industries. The company has seen steady growth over the past seven years, increasing revenue from $7 million to $70 million and growing from less than 50 employees to nearly 200. To ...
A new program will provide job seekers in the Montcalm and Ionia county areas with the necessary education and technical training for a career as a corrections officer. Adults who may not have a high school diploma or equivalent are welcome to enroll. The program is a partnership between West ...
PLEASE NOTE: In order to slow the spread of COVID-19, you must call West Michigan Works! to speak with a staff member for services at this time. You can find the phone number for your local service center on our contact page. The job search process can be long and ...
Maybe you’ve heard of Michigan Works! because a friend went there or you’ve driven past the building. You might have gone to a service center as part of your unemployment insurance claim. Whether you’ve been there once or a dozen times, here are some things you might not know about ...
Health care is one of the fastest growing industries in Michigan. Health care support occupations, such as medical assistants, top the list of fastest-growing occupational groups through 2022 – over twice the rate for total jobs overall. More than 450 open medical assistant positions will need to be filled in ...
According to the Michigan Department of Labor Market Information, an estimated 300 nursing assistant jobs are posted each year. Certified nursing assistants (CNA) are essential to patient care. The job is a sustainable lifelong career yet also a stepping stone to other health care jobs. A new opportunity With a ...